I have found that in Lent, it is better not to argue with our “Brothers and Sisters in Christ” (as they call each other but never us). I have slipped a few times but I’ve also found that since they spout the same stuff all the time, the mod allows (well you know) and we get no where, lent is the perfect time to show a Christlike example and let them rant to their hearts content.
It’s better for all of us.
Excellent post, I agree. I’m also hoping to extend this method past Lent too; getting “down and dirty” helps no one. Also, thinking that getting the last word in is always helpful isn’t very helpful either. I’ve found since not worrying about either of these two things has not only brought me peace, but also, many times when I give other’s the last word, it openly shows how it is they who “didn’t get it”, and no obsessing over getting the last word could show that any better. IOW, I’ve decided to trust in the reasonableness of any lurker that might be watching, and ultimately, entrust all my efforts to God’s providence.
As for the topic of this thread, I’ve said before on other fora, but I’ll say it here: I don’t care about someone’s religious preferences with regards to politics. If the endorsement of John Hagee brings some Dispensationalists who hate the Church to vote for John McCain, so be it. I couldn’t care less if some, who believe in the lies of Hagge vis a vis the “Whore of Babylon”, are convinced by him, or anyone, to vote for McCain. It’s the bottom line I’m concerned with.
That would violate God's commandment to love God and His children. To correct a sinner is a mandated act of charity.